The fifth hearing of the trial against Sözcü columnist Çiğdem Toker was postponed to a further date due to the judge’s administrative leave. Çiğdem is on trial with a claim of 80,000 TL for moral compensation. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the compensation cases against journalists with unrealistic amounts. We demand authorities to dismiss the case and acquit Çiğdem Toker.

Security forces raided the homes of several journalists and human rights activists earlier this month. Offices of the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) and Human Rights Center Viasna were also searched without any real grounds, in what appears to be a fresh crackdown on civil liberties by the authorities. Freelance journalist Larysa Shchyrakova was amongst those targeted.

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa is reportedly waging a war against a journalist critical of the government's policies. Jansa called the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) a national disgrace and criticized Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV) for propagating lies and disinformation intended to misguide the public. The prime minister’s denunciation has undermined journalists, especially women in the profession. Many have reported an influx of threatening letters, emails, phone calls, and hateful messages on social media. CFWIJ condemns the Slovenian government’s forceful intimidation of women journalists. We hope that the Slovenian authorities will comply with the European press freedom standards and end the harassment.

Journalist Leigh Sales was viciously attacked by supporters of the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews. The attack happened online in the aftermath of a press conference during which Sales had questioned Andrews' policy.

Alanna Rizzo, after parting ways with SportsNet LA, opened up about the sexual harassment women sports reporters experience. Her statement shed light on the behaviour of players, as well as the ways newsrooms enable this culture.

Journalist Priya Ramani is acquitted in the defamation case, which was filed by Former Union Minister MJ Akbar, over her allegations of sexual misconduct against the minister. The Coalition For Women In Journalism welcomes Priya’s acquittal. We stand with women journalists who are not afraid or ashamed to speak up about the sexual harassment they face in the media industry.

A man was sentenced to six months in prison for sending online death threat messages to journalist Amy Fenton. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the conviction of the online assailant. We reiterate that these malicious threats can manifest severe consequences. We demand similar sanctions be applied to all offenders who target journalists with vicious death threats.

2016 yılında Kanun Hükmünde Kararname (KHK) ile kapatılan Özgür Gündem gazetesine düzenlenen polis baskınında darp edilerek gözaltına alınan gazeteciler hakkında açılan dava yine ertelendi. Aralarında beş kadın gazetecinin de yargılandığı davanın dokuzuncu duruşması 22 Nisan’da görülecek. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu olarak gazetecilere yönelik haksız yere açılan davaları kınıyoruz. Söz konusu davaların sürekli ertelenmesini ise gazetecileri yıldırmak ve sindirmek amacıyla yapıldığına inanıyoruz ve yineliyoruz: Gazetecilik suç değildir.

The lawsuit filed against journalists who were beaten and detained in the police raid on Özgür Gündem newspaper was postponed once again. The next hearing of the trial, in which five female journalists are being tried, will be held on April 22. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns these unfair trials against journalists in Turkey. We consider these trials are constantly postponed to intimidate journalists. We reiterate that journalism is not a crime.

Hockey Night Punjabi broadcaster, Amrit Gill, was targeted by vicious online trolls. Amrit posted a picture of her excitement in hosting Hockey Night Canada only to face an onslaught of derogatory remarks. The comments, most of them now deleted, under Amrit's tweet were disrespectful and insensitive. CFWIJ condemns the malicious online attacks against the journalist. We believe in inclusivity and every woman’s right to a safe space online.

Tutuklu Jin News muhabiri Şehriban Abi, gazeteci Nazan Sala ve ile tutuksuz yargılanan Mezopotamya Ajansı (MA) muhabiri Zeynep Durgut hakkında terör suçlamalarıyla hazırlanan iddianame tamamlandı. Van Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı’nın açtığı soruşturmaya dair hazırlanan iddianame, Van 5. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi tarafından kabul edildi. Gazetecilikte Kadın Koalisyonu (CFWIJ) olarak iddia edilen suçlamaları kınıyor, gazetecilerin derhal serbest bırakılmasını talep ediyoruz.

An indictment was filed against Jin News reporter Şehriban Abi, journalist Nazan Sala, and Mesopotamia Agency (MA) reporter Zeynep Durgut on terrorism-related charges. Both Şehriban and Nazan were apprehended by the authorities, where they remain behind bars. Zeynep, however, was listed in the indictment but has yet to be arrested. The Van 5th High Criminal Court accepted the case, and judicial proceedings are underway. The journalists, if convicted, face a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The Coalition For Women In Journalism condemns the unfounded charges against journalists, and we demand their immediate release.

White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned from his post after the reported scandal of threatening a female correspondent. The deputy secretary called and threatened Politico reporter Tara Palmeri for pursuing a story on his relationship with a journalist. After the media exposed his misconduct, TJ Ducklo was suspended from his post for a week by Jen Psaki, the WH press secretary. However, the decision was widely criticized as insufficient for his deplorable actions. CFWIJ welcomes TJ Ducklo’s resignation from the Biden administration.

Journalist Mrinal Pande was charged with sedition for reporting or sharing allegedly unverified news about ongoing farmers’ protests in New Delhi. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the police report and the unfair charges against journalists over their coverage of the demonstrations. We demand an immediate dismissal for the accusations that Mrinal faces.

Zebunnisa Burki, a deputy editor for The News, endured vicious rape and death threats on Sunday, February 14. A rider associated with a local parcel delivery service abused the journalist, threatening to rape and kill her along with her family. Zebunnisa reached out to the vehicle service via chat to report his behavior. The journalist only received a response after tweeting about the incident. It is reported that the delivery service has fired the employee involved in the alarming misconduct.